COVID-19 update

As of March 20, all Strathcona County in-person services are closed to the public; however phone and email support continue to be available. View the latest facility openings and closures. Strathcona County has taken measures to support Alberta Health’s priority to limit larger social gatherings in our community. Mental health supports available. For more information, visit strathcona.ca/covid19

Reducing risk of wildfire

A mowed swath acts as a fire break for combustible fuels.

The FireSmart program works with residents to make their properties safer. The program helps identify, reduce or eliminate as many fire hazards and fuel sources on an individual's property as possible.

The wildfire urban interface is the area where trees meet structures.

Human-caused ignition remains the largest single risk for wildfire in Sherwood Park. Treed areas in Sherwood Park are mostly made up of healthy, deciduous trees which are less flammable than coniferous trees.

Below is a link to an interactive map that allows residents and park users to get park information, view assessments and report any wildfire hazards.

Call 9-1-1 if you see an active illegal fire.

Interactive map

Areas are given a priority of high, medium and low. Any areas that are identified as high, are assessed annually until it has been downgraded to medium or low.